“At Kmart, we strive to ensure our products are easily accessible for our customers, to support their everyday needs,” the spokeswoman said.

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“Sometimes when there is particularly strong demand for a product, it may sell out in stores. “When this occurs with advertised products during a promotional period, customers are able to request a raincheck, meaning they will be contacted when more stock becomes available in store, or alternatively, they will be offered a substitute item if no future stock is expected.”

Customers can call Kmart’s customer service team on 1800 124 125 for further assistance.

Rebecca Lowrey BoydRebecca Lowrey Boyd is a former magazine editor and the founder of Wee Birdy, one of The Sunday Times’ Top 50 Blogs in the World. A design nerd and bird enthusiast, she can usually be found poring over Pinterest, knee-deep in Bunnings or sticky-beaking at modernist homes in Sydney’s bushburbia.